Walnuts provide more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and B vitamins.
Consumption of a handful of walnuts every day has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, according to research. Regular consumption of nuts protects the brain from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , also called Lou Gehrig's disease.
Neurological disease, characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons - cells in the spinal cord and brain, can lead to paralysis and death.
The relationship between consumption of nuts and health is not yet clear, but scientists say a key element in the protective properties of nuts is vitamin . It is recognized as the most powerful antioxidant among vitamins. It is believed to protect cells from damage, slow down the oxidation of lipids and the formation of free radicals in the body. In addition, vitamin E protects other fat-soluble vitamins from oxidation by helping to absorb vitamin A.
Walnuts provide more than 19 vitamins and minerals , including vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and B vitamins.
We get 8% of our daily consumption of antioxidants through nuts .
In order to absorb the beneficial properties and get the maximum benefit for our health, experts recommend consuming 7 raw walnuts a day.
Scientists have found another benefit of eating this type of nut. According to a study, walnuts also protect us from heart disease . They contain alpha-linolenic acid - one of the main omega-3 fatty acids, similar to those in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel. These essential fatty acids improve cardiovascular health by helping to prevent unstable heart rhythms and by controlling the formation of plaque in blood vessels. They also help reduce the "bad" - LDL cholesterol , and C-reactive protein - an inflammatory marker associated with atherosclerosis and heart disease.
C-reactive protein levels were found to fall by almost 75%, total cholesterol by 11% and LDL-cholesterol by 11-12% in patients consuming foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid. It is an ingredient in products such as walnuts, walnut and linseed oil . Similar benefits have been found in people with type 2 diabetes who are at increased risk for cardiovascular problems.